Ten bands you MUST see at Download Festival 2022: Opinion
Download Festival returns with another stacked and varied rock/metal bill for three of the finest days of the summer.
At The Barrier’s Favourite LIVE Albums – Of All Time!
What is the greatest live album of all time? At The Barrier’s writers take a look at their favourites from the history of live albums.
Perennial – the music that helped shape In The Midnight Hour
Perennial recently released In The Midnight Hour. Here’s a list of ten inspirations and influences on their latest work.
Time Tunnel: Wings – The Hardrock, Manchester. 17th May 1973
Paul McCartney is back on the front pages with the Get Back documentary and his book, The Lyrics, recently released. We look back at Wings live in 1973.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Lindisfarne – Fog On The Tyne
We continue our more in-depth reminiscing over the great records of 1971 with a look at the album from Lindisfarne that brought Geordie culture to the world.
Michael Nesmith – 1942-2021: An At The Barrier Tribute
At The Barrier was saddened to learn of the death of Michael Nesmith – the reluctant Monkee who went on to establish his own unique brand of Country Rock.
2021 – Albums Of The Year
2021 has been another wonderfully diverse year for music, and for the team at At The Barrier. Our writers look back at some of the best albums of the year.
Dauþuz: Interview
We caught up with the Dauþuz prior to the release of their new album to discuss their influences, working as a duo, the state of black metal and more.
Chris Leslie of Fairport Convention: Interview
We chat to Fairport Convention’s Chris Leslie in the run up to the folk legends hitting the road again in support of Shuffle & Go.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. T.Rex – Electric Warrior
We continue our more in-depth reminiscing over the great records of 1971 with a bout of nostalgia that a T.Rex oldie but goldie brings to Mike Ainscoe.
Bill Steer of Carcass: Interview
Carcass have returned with Torn Arteries. We were lucky enough to catch up with guitarist Bill Steer to talk about the new album, and much more.
Charlotte Wessels: Interview
We caught up with Charlotte Wessels to talk about her new compilation, Patreon, inspirations outside of metal and the chances of playing Delain songs again.
Charlie Watts – an At The Barrier Tribute
Gentleman, legend and consummate musician. At The Barrier was greatly saddened by the news of the death of the one and only Charlie Watts
Ben Ward of Orange Goblin: Interview
We caught up with Orange Goblin’s Ben Ward ahead of the reissue of their 2007 album, Healing Through Fire on Cherry Red Records.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Mike Turnbull on Who’s Next
Mike Turnbull re-joins us At The Barrier to share his love of another album that celebrates turning 50 this year. The Who – Who’s Next.